The purpose of the VTCPS SBIR project is to develop a Virtual Reality (VR) test cell presence system that provides real time three dimensional, multi-spectral, and test data access to test hardware and support systems while testing is in progress in a remote environmental test cell.Phase I of this project consists of a Systems Engineering model that will inform a trade study and demonstrate the feasibility of the concept.Items considered in the project will include the VR viewing system, user interface and 3D modeling of the test cell, the sensor resolution, coverage areas, and sensor ruggedization requirements.Also factored is the interconnecting network passing the required large amounts of imaging data and the supporting calibration and setup processes required to ensure the overall quality and fidelity of the virtual environment.Once completed, the VTCPS system will provide a cost-effective, intuitive and natural method to view and interact with hazardous environments that would otherwise be inaccessible.Broad commercial applications include other aerospace and automotive test facilities, and other industries requiring remote monitoring of areas where humans cannot safely be present, or where they would introduce unnecessary contamination factors.
